Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Lesson 3
Mystery Number One
Mystery Number 2
100
A short story that teaches a principle about what is good behavior is called what?
Parable
100
A person who is willing to die for his or her beliefs is called a what?
Martyr
100
A representation of an object of worship is called a what?
Icon
100
A Christian leader chosen by Jesus to spread his message is called what?
Apostle
100
Church officials are called what?
Clergy
200
Give me the definition of resurrection.
The act of rising from the dead.
200
Give me the definition of hierarchy.
An organization with different levels of authority.
200
Give me the definition of iconoclast.
A person who destroys icons.
200
Give me the definition of salvation.
The act of being saved from the effects of sin.
200
Give me the definition of laity.
Regular church members.
300
How did Jesus preach using parables?
Jesus used parables because they made it easier for people to understand his teachings.
300
How did the church doctrine help unify early Christians?
Church doctrine helped ensure that Christians lived by the same beliefs
300
Is an iconoclast someone who believes in using icons in worship or someone who opposes this practice?
An iconoclast is someone who opposes the use of icons in worship.
300
How did the Jews respond to Roman rule? A. The Jews tried to be at peace with the Romans. B. The Jews had mixed feelings about the Romans. C. The Jews disliked everything about the Romans. D. The Jews only wanted to please the Romans.
B. The Jews had mixed feelings about the Romans.
300
Why were the life and death of Jesus important to his followers? A. The followers of Jesus were able to profit from his life and death. B. His life and death proved that Roman gods were inferior. C. They inspired his followers to carry his message to other lands. D. They made it easier for his followers to get along with the Romans.
C. They inspired his followers to carry his message to other lands.
400
When Jesus said "love your neighbor as yourself," what was his message?
We should treat others the same way we want others to treat us.
400
How is the pope similar to and different from other bishops?
The pope is the bishop of Rome and is also the leader of the other bishops.
400
When the early church underwent a schism, does that mean it changed its most important doctrines?
No; a schism is what happens when something divides or splits. The early church divided into western and eastern branches.
400
How did early Christianity spread throughout the Roman Empire? A. Roman soldiers who believed in Jesus brought his message to others. B. Jewish religious leaders traveled around the Mediterranean with stories of Jesus. C. Christian leaders called apostles spread the message of Jesus. D. Christian leaders forced other people to accept Christianity.
C. Christian leaders called apostles spread the message of Jesus.
400
How did Christianity change over time? A. It switched from Latin to Greek as its official language. B. It allowed church members to worship the old Roman gods. C. It became less and less organized. D. Christianity split into eastern and western churches.
D. Christianity split into eastern and western churches.
500
How did the apostles spread the message of Jesus?
Apostles spread the message of Jesus by traveling across the Mediterranean region setting up churches and telling people about Jesus.
500
Why were early Christians considered traitors to the Roman Empire?
Some early Christians refused to serve in the Roman Army and were seen as traitors.
500
How did the Cyrillic alphabet help the spread of Christianity?
The Cyrillic alphabet made it possible for Byzantine missionaries to bring their religion and culture to people living in what is now Eastern Europe.
500
What issues divided the western and eastern Christian churches? A. The authority of the pope and the use of icons. B. The failure of the Franks to help defend Rome from invaders. C. The dress code for important officials of the church. D. Whether Latin or Greek should be spoken during church services.
A. The authority of the pope and the use of icons.
500
How did Christianity continue to spread across Europe after the fall of the Western Roman Empire? A. Christian missionaries traveled to different parts of Europe. B. Christian monasteries converted people to Christianity. C. Germanic tribes brought Christianity to Western Europe. D. Saint Patrick spread Christianity across Europe.
A. Christian missionaries traveled to different parts of Europe.
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